For the second ACTCAST we invite @hybral , the Berlin based founder of the FLINTA-centering collective @subvertedscene . Just as their contribution to the ACT777 release, their mix is filled with dense and dark atmospheres, contrasted with merciless rumbling bass. 

ACTCAST showcases Acts of Rebellion affiliates’ sonic representations of rebellion.

Pre-order ACT777 12"

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𝐃𝐚𝐬 𝐊𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐤𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝟎𝟔𝟔 𝐰/ @mechanist_music

Mechanist is a DJ and producer from Athens, Greece. Mechanist has always being attracted to the culture of pure underground music and he is known for his rhythmic and consistent mixes, bringing all the energy to the dancefloor. His style is swaying between fast-paced raw Techno with heavy and aggresive basslines and subterrane, rhythmic and seductive industrial beats with distorted textures.

Tracklist:
MORSURE - Interception
Sub Terra - Vrag (MRK Remix)
KYK - Poli
URKE - Dithering
Anibal Santos - Lilith
War DEN - Replanteo (Sørenga Remix)
Ikkhi - System (War DEN Remix)
 ANUS X GUTKEIN X DJSUPER - MORNI
Darkness In Eldorado - Voices Get Louder
SØRENGA - BLISS THROUGH BLADE
QWR X ANUS
B4 - TORCH
Rave Syndicate - Incendiary Retribution
DEAD YUCCA - FULI3
Voyager x Matnac - Love (Original Mix)
MAIN SNIFFER ENGINEER - SOV EST
Ostoja - Show It and Run
GUTKEIN - KFAR RYAT
DEAD YUCCA - V0I
U H - RAUD01
Sørenga - TLYAR (SØRENGA REMIX)
Lethal M - Siege
GUTKEIN - NIHAD
TRUTHSPEAKER - INHALE

𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐭 :
SC: @mechanist_music
IG:https://www.instagram.com/mechanist_ath/

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V.ABYSS

For contact or more info about the artist's music, tours, and new releases please check the links and pages listed below

https://soundcloud.com/vajiko12
https://www.instagram.com/vajjikokh96
https://www.instagram.com/v_abyss1

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ALX

For contact or more info about the artist's music, tours, and new releases please check the links and pages listed below

https://soundcloud.com/alxtraxx
https://www.instagram.com/alxtrax/

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Void Nacht founder OFNANA_PESA delivers a beautifully dark and emotional journey through his industrial shades of Techno, pumping steadily with the unfiltered energy of the Slovenian scene. Enjoy HD Podcast #6

Follow the artist: 
@ofnana_pesa 
https://www.instagram.com/ofnana_pesa/?hl=en

Follow his label: @voidnacht
https://www.instagram.com/voidnacht/?hl=en

Want to be featured on our podcast series or send a premiere request? Send us an email to label.hdtrax@gmail.com

HD Podcast #6 - OFNANA_PESA

Överheten - Crown of twelve stars [MFM075]

FLORES

For contact or more info about the artist's music, tours, and new releases please check the links and pages listed below

https://soundcloud.com/flores-dylandelaney
https://www.instagram.com/dylandelaney98/

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COUTTS

For contact or more info about the artist's music, tours, and new releases please check the links and pages listed below

https://soundcloud.com/gordoncoutts
https://www.instagram.com/gordoncouttsmusic/

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Break a leg

A. Kat Race
B. Alarms Cyclone

Overview
Jeff Mills’ “The Bells” is one of the most iconic tracks in techno history, often called the genre’s anthem. Known for its hypnotic bell melody, driving kick, and euphoric build, it became a staple in DJ sets worldwide. The track was first played live by Mills in 1995 (e.g., at Liquid Room in Tokyo), but it wasn’t officially released until 1997 as part of the Kat Moda EP on his Purpose Maker label. This EP is the original record pressing you’re asking about—no standalone “The Bells” single exists from that era. It has since been repressed multiple times due to massive demand (over 500,000 copies sold across versions).


Original Pressing Details
* Release Year: 1997 (though the track dates to 1995 performances and test pressings)
* Format: 12” vinyl EP, 33 ⅓ RPM
* Label: Purpose Maker
* Catalog Number: PM-002
* Country: US
* Pressing Notes: First pressing on standard black vinyl. Matrix runouts indicate a repress or variant: A side - PM 002-A (RE I) NSC; B side - PM 002-B (RE I) NSC (etched, with NSC circled). The mastering has been criticized as “shit” by some collectors for its raw, unpolished sound—typical of ’90s techno but quieter than modern represses, often requiring gain boosts in DJ sets. Sold out quickly at shops like Cisco in Tokyo upon release.

Tracklist
Side	Track	Duration
A1	The Bells	4:46
A2	Kat Race	4:22
B1	Alarms (aka “Masterplan” in later compilations)	5:32
B2	Cyclone	4:48


* 	•	Production Credits: Written, produced, and edited by Jeff Mills. Published by Millsart/BMG-Ariola.
* Why Buried on an EP? Mills reportedly avoided hype-sticker promotion to let the track’s organic popularity (from crowd reactions) drive sales. Purpose Maker was for floor-focused material, contrasting his experimental Axis label.

How to Identify an Original Pressing
* Visual Cues: Gold-on-black label design. No “10th Anniversary” or remix mentions. Check for wear from heavy club play—originals often show it.
* Sound Cues: Raw, dynamic mix with prominent kick and bells; lower loudness (not -5 LUFS like some digital remasters). Test pressings exist but are rare and unnumbered.
* Value (as of Oct 2025): $20–$50 USD for VG+ condition on Discogs/Reverb; mint originals can hit $100+ due to collector demand. Recent sales: Median $30–$40.

Later Versions and Represses
The track exploded in popularity, leading to reissues. Key ones:
* 1999 Repress: Same EP format (PM-002), minor matrix tweaks. Often mistaken for original.
* 2006 (10th Anniversary): Standalone 12” on Purpose Maker (PM-020). Includes reworked B-sides (“Gift of the Hills,” “Circus”). Louder mastering; promo versions exist. ~$15–$30.
* 2006 DVD Edition: Axis (AXDV-002). Enhanced with visuals from 1997–98 footage; limited audio/video hybrid.
* 2019 Remaster: On Sight, Sound & Space compilation (Axis). Cleaner, higher fidelity; first vinyl appearance of orchestral “Blue Potential” version.
* 2025 Remaster: Digital-only (e.g., SoundCloud edits); no new vinyl confirmed.

If you’re hunting for an original, check Discogs for verified sellers—avoid fakes by matching matrix numbers. For audio, stream the 1997 version on Beatport or Spotify. Got a specific copy or need value check? Share details! 🔔

Recording 14-10-25, 11.13.06 am

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Soon release on Bonzai Progressive!

PCP(BE) - Let Me Take You [preview]

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